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Don Bushfield¹

Last Edited

19 Sep 2022

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Annis Joy Small¹

Last Edited

23 Sep 2022

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Sidney Laverne Lewis^1,2

Last Edited

28 Sep 2021

Birth*	Sidney was born on 27 September 1905 in Indiana.3,4
Marriage*	He married Ruby S. Arbuckle, daughter of William E. Arbuckle and Euridyce "Dicie" Downey, on 29 July 1929 in Hancock Co., Indiana.1,2
Residence*	Sidney and Ruby resided in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana, in 1940.5
Census1940*	Sidney and Ruby appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Brandywine Twp., Shelby Co., Indiana, enumerated 24 April 1940, as 34 yo hoisting engineer at a gravel company Sidney & 28 yo Ruby Lewis.4
Census1950	Sidney appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Union Twp., Shelby Co., Indiana, as 44 yo son-in-law Sidney L Lewis in the household of his parents-in-law William E. Arbuckle and Euridyce "Dicie" Downey; as 82 yo William E & 75 yo wife Disie Arbuckle.6
Death*	Sidney died on 21 December 1963 at age 58.3
Burial*	He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.3

Child with Ruby S. Arbuckle:

Bernice Lewis4

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Bernice Lewis¹

Father	Sidney Laverne Lewis1 b. 27 Sep 1905, d. 21 Dec 1963
Mother	Ruby S. Arbuckle1 b. 29 Jul 1911, d. 4 Dec 1983

Last Edited

30 Mar 2021

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Ettie Erminie Gordon¹

Last Edited

13 Oct 2022

Birth*	Ettie was born in 1866.1
Marriage*	She married Cpl. Nathan W. Vanosdol in 1885.1
Death*	Ettie died in 1943.1

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Chesman D. Howard¹

Last Edited

24 Apr 2024

Birth*	Chesman was born in 1852.2
Marriage*	He married Mary Marilla Vanosdol, daughter of Cpl. Nathan W. Vanosdol and Phoebe Jane Downey, on 3 October 1886 in Crab Orchard, Johnson Co., Nebraska. My preliminary research suggests their children were Grace Ariel (1889-1976), Mable Ortensia (1892-1966, m. George Alpha Gabriel in 1920), Mildred Edna (1898- ), and Veda Arlene Howard (1902-1994). The 1900 census shows married 13 years with 3 born & 3 living.1,3
Census1900*	Chesman and Mary appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Lafayette Pct., Yamhill Co., Oregon, enumerated 8 June 1900, as 42 yo farm laborer Chesman & 32 yo wife Mary M Howard. Their children 10 yo Grace A, 7 yo Mable A, and 6 yo Edna M Howard were listed as living with them.3
Death*	Chesman died on 30 August 1904.2
Burial*	He was buried at Brookside Cemetery in Dayton, Yamhill Co., Oregon.2

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John P. Case¹

Last Edited

8 Oct 2022

Marriage*

He married Sophia Ortensia Vanosdol, daughter of Cpl. Nathan W. Vanosdol and Phoebe Jane Downey, on 15 April 1894 in Johnson Co., Nebraska.1

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Sarah A. Muster¹

Last Edited

13 Oct 2022

Marriage*

She married Cpl. Nathan W. Vanosdol in 1903 in Yamhill Co., OregonG.1

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Cpl. James Wesley Coovert¹

Last Edited

8 Oct 2022

Birth*	James was born on 16 June 1847 in West Manchester, Preble Co., Ohio, s/o James & Sarah Ann Coovert.2,3
Milit-Service*	Cpl. James Wesley Coovert served as a Private, later Corporal with Co. H, 151st Indiana Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War from 24 February 1865 to 19 September 1865.4,3
Marriage*	He married Mary Marilla Vanosdol, daughter of Cpl. Nathan W. Vanosdol and Phoebe Jane Downey, on 16 October 1908. Married 2 years in the 1910 census. James' m1 was to Susan Frankenberger 1868 in Newton, Indiana.4,3,1
Census1910*	James and Mary appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dayton, Yamhill Co., Oregon, enumerated 19 April 1910, as 62 yo odd job laborer James W & 42 yo wife Mary M Coovert. Mary's four daughters from her m1 to Chesman Howard were listed as living with them as step-daughters: namely, 20 yo Grace A, 17 yo Mable O, 10 yo Mildred E, and 7 yo Vidas A Howard.1
Census1920	James and Mary appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dayton, Yamhill Co., Oregon, enumerated 2 February 1920, as 72 yo James M & 52 yo wife Mary M Coovert. Their single daughters 27 yo Mable O Howard and 17 yo Vida A Howard were listed as living with them. The girls were by Mary's m1 to Chesman Howard and should be listed as step-daughters.5
Death*	James died on 27 November 1922 at at his home in Dayton, Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 75.6,3,2
Burial*	He was buried at IOOF Cemetery in Dayton, Yamhill Co., Oregon. Headstone photo, transcription & image of obit are available at Find A Grave.2

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Henry A. Howard¹

Last Edited

8 Oct 2022

Birth*	Henry was born in 1864 in Nebraska Territory.1,2
Marriage*	He married Mary Marilla Vanosdol, daughter of Cpl. Nathan W. Vanosdol and Phoebe Jane Downey, between 1920 and 1930.1
Census1930*	Henry and Mary appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at 805 E. Taylor St., enumerated 9 April 1930, as 64 yo bank janitor Henry A & 62 yo wife Marilla M Howard. One boarder was living with them.2
Burial*	He was buried at Brookside Cemetery in Dayton, Yamhill Co., Oregon. Joint headstone photo w/ Marilla is available at Find A Grave.3

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Ernest Montgomery Olds^1,2

Last Edited

8 Oct 2022

Birth*	Ernest was born on 24 January 1874 in Missouri, s/o Van Olds & Harriet T Ashford.3,1
Marriage*	He married Harriet Ariel "Hattie" Vanosdol, daughter of Cpl. Nathan W. Vanosdol and Phoebe Jane Downey, on 24 October 1906 in Crab Orchard, Johnson Co., Nebraska.4,2,5
Census1910	Ernest and Harriet appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Western Pct., Johnson Co., Nebraska, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 35 yo Central Grain Co. manager Earnest & 37 yo wife Hattie Olds. Hattie's 12 yo daughter Vesta Gray was listed as living with them as step-daughter.6
Census1920	Ernest and Harriet appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dorchester Village, Saline Co., Nebraska, enumerated 2 February 1920, as 45 yo grain elevator manager Ernest M & 47 yo wife Hattie A Olds.7
Census1930	Ernest and Harriet appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Crete, Saline Co., Nebraska, at 927 Forest, enumerated 17 April 1930, as 56 yo flour mill grain buyer Ernest & 57 yo wife Hattie Olds.8
Census1940	Ernest and Harriet appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Crete, Saline Co., Nebraska, at 927 Forest, enumerated 9 April 1940, as 65 yo flour mill grain buyer Ernest M & 67 yo wife Hattie A Olds.9
Move*	Ernest and Harriet moved their residence from Lincoln, Nebraska to California circa 1954.2
Death*	Ernest died on 6 August 1956 in Santa Clara Co., California, at age 82.3,1,2
Burial*	He was buried at Alta Mesa Memorial Park in Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., California.1

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Dr. Charles W. Gray^1,2

Last Edited

24 Apr 2024

Birth*	Dr. was born in 1879 in Iowa, s/o James A Gray & Sarah Frances Gift.2
Marriage*	He married Harriet Ariel "Hattie" Vanosdol, daughter of Cpl. Nathan W. Vanosdol and Phoebe Jane Downey, on 12 January 1891 in Crab Orchard, Johnson Co., Nebraska. My preliminary research suggests their children were Dr. Clarence E (c1893- , of Camdenton, MO in 1959 per his mother's obit), and Vesta Victoria Gray (c1897- , m. Almond Demoin Davison bef. 1959). The 1900 census confirms married 9 years with 2 born & 2 living.1,3
Census1900*	Dr. and Harriet appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of University Place, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, enumerated 2 June 1900, as 29 yo jeweler C W & 27 yo wife Hattie A Gray. Their children 6 yo Clarence and 2 yo Vesta Gray were listed as living with them. Hattie's 59 yo father Nathan VanOsdol was living in the same household under separate family number. Nathan's 14 yo daughter Ethel from his m2 to Ettie Gordon was living wih them. Nathan and Ethel enumerated twice - here and with daughter Sophia Haase.3
Death*	Dr. died on 9 August 1918 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.4,2
Burial*	He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Red Oak, Montgomery Co., Iowa. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave. The funeral service was held at his home in Lincoln, Nebraska on 11 Aug.5

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Roy B. Skinner^1,2,3

Last Edited

3 Apr 2023

Birth*	Roy was born in 1877 in Iowa, s/o Albert Orson Skinner & Lucy L Kimball.4,1
Marriage*	He married Lula E. Vanosdol, daughter of Cpl. Nathan W. Vanosdol and Phoebe Jane Downey, between 1905 and 1906 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Robert Skinner (c1913- ). Lula's obits say they were married in 1914 but they're together in the 1910 census showing married 4 years with 0 born & 0 living.5,2,3
Census1910*	Roy and Lula appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 28 yo coal company salesman Roy H & 28 yo wife Lulu S Skinner. Two roomers were living with them.5
Census1920	Roy and Lula appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Kenwood Park, Linn Co., Iowa, enumerated 13 January 1920, as 38 yo farmer Roy H & 38 yo wife Lulu Skinner. Their 6 yo son Robert Skinner was listed as living with them, as well as one hired man.6
Census1930	Roy and Lula appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of 39th Pct., Yamhill Co., Oregon, enumerated 19 April 1930, as 52 yo farmer Roy B & 50 yo wife Lula E Skinner.4
Census1940	Roy and Lula appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of South Sheridan, Yamhill Co., Oregon, enumerated 16 May 1940, as 63 yo farmer Roy B & 61 yo wife Lula E Skinner.7
Death*	Roy died on 16 April 1954 in Oregon. The Capital Journal says he died in Sheridan, Yamhill County, his Find A Grave memorial in Marion County.2,1
Burial*	He was buried at Green Crest Memorial Park in Sheridan, Yamhill Co., Oregon. Joint headstone photo w/ Lula is available at Find A Grave.1

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Carl Pedersen¹

Last Edited

8 Oct 2022

Marriage*	He married Lula E. Vanosdol, daughter of Cpl. Nathan W. Vanosdol and Phoebe Jane Downey, on 21 October 1959 in Albany, Linn Co., Oregon.1
Death*	Carl died after 4 June 1966, noted as surviving spouse in Lula's obit.1

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Laura May Myers¹

Last Edited

24 Apr 2024

Birth*	Laura was born in 1872.2
Marriage*	She married Dr. Loree Eldo Vanosdol, son of Dr. John Winchester Vanosdol and Sophia 0rtensia Downey, circa December 1899. My preliminary research suggests their children were Lois Elizabeth Vanosdol (1902-2000) and Dr. John Preston Vanosdol (1904-1976). The 1900 census of 12 June shows them married 6 months, say December 1899. The 1910 census confirms married 10 years and 2 born & 2 living.3,1
Census1900	Laura and Loree appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Washington, Daviess Co., Indiana, enumerated 12 June 1900, as 27 yo dentist L E & 27 yo wife May Vanosdol.4
Census1910*	Laura and Loree appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Washington 3rd Ward, Daviess Co., Indiana, enumerated circa 26 April 1910, as 37 yo dentist Loree E & 37 yo wife May L Van Osdale. Their children 8 yo Elizabeth and 5 yo John P Van Osdale were listed as living with them. This enumeration is in the Supplement.3,2
Census1920	Laura and Loree appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Peru, Miami Co., Indiana, enumerated 6 January 1920, as 47 yo dentist Loree & 47 yo wife May VanOsdol. Their children 17 yo Elizabeth & 15 yo John VanOsdol were listed as living with them.5
Census1930	Laura and Loree appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Peru, Miami Co., Indiana, enumerated 7 April 1930, as 57 yo dentist Loree & 57 yo wife May Van Osdol. Their single 27 yo daughter L Elizabeth Van Osdol was listed as living with them.6
Death*	Laura died in 1952.2
Burial*	She was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru, Miami Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo w/ L E is available at Find A Grave.2

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Ruth S. Keyton¹

Last Edited

4 Apr 2021

Birth*	Ruth was born on 16 February 1893 in Rushville, Rush Co., Indiana, d/o William Henry Keyton & Emma Jane Coleman.2,3
Marriage*	She married Harland Walter Downey, son of Horace A. Downey and Hattie Sarah Gillingham, on 7 November 1912 in Rush Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their only two children were Richard Delmore (1914-1927), and Marilyn J Downey (c1931-a1967, surviving dau in her father's obit).4,1
Census1920*	Ruth and Harland appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at 2206 Kenwood Ave., enumerated 7 January 1920, as 29 yo barber Harlan & 27 yo wife Ruth Downey. Their 5 yo son Richard Downey was listed as living with them.5
Census1930	Ruth and Harland appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at 2402 N. Delaware St., enumerated 9 April 1930, as 39 yo barber Harland W & 36 yo wife Ruth S Downey.6
Census1940	Ruth and Harland appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at 516 E. 23rd St., enumerated 4 April 1940, as 49 yo barber Harland & 46 yo wife Ruth Downey. Their 8 yo daughter Marilyn Downey was listed as living with them.7
Death*	Ruth died on 14 August 1967 at Winona Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 74.8,3
Burial*	She was buried on 17 August 1967 at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana. Find A Grave provides a headstone photo and transcription of her Indianapolis Star obit.3,8

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Alpha R. Moore¹

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Birth*	Alpha was born on 22 September 1866.2
Marriage*	She married Jordan Rudolph Houze on 5 November 1891 in Indiana.3
Death*	Alpha died on 21 September 1894 in Switzerland Co., Indiana, at age 27.2
Burial*	She was buried at Jacksonville Cemetery, Switzerland Co., Indiana. Find A Grave provides a photo of an individual headstone.2

Children with Jordan Rudolph Houze:

Alma V. Houze4,5 b. 26 Mar 1892, d. 30 Jan 1991 Wilbur Rudolph "Jack" Houze6,5 b. 23 Jul 1894, d. 7 May 1984

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Alma V. Houze¹

Father	Jordan Rudolph Houze2,1 b. 17 Oct 1859, d. 9 Jan 1921
Mother	Alpha R. Moore2,1 b. 22 Sep 1866, d. 21 Sep 1894

Last Edited

5 Mar 2023

Birth*	Alma, daughter of Jordan Rudolph Houze and Alpha R. Moore, was born on 26 March 1892 in Indiana.3,1
Census1900	Alma appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, Jordan Rudolph Houze and Mary Ariel Downey, as 8 yo daughter Ahlina Houze.1
Census1910*	She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Valpariaso University, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana, as 18 yo student Alma Houze.4
Marriage*	She married Robert J. Emerson Sr. on 20 October 1917 in Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Ens. Robert Jamison Emerson Jr. (1925-2000, m. Joan Reeve, Find A Grave memorial no. 204841068).5,6
Census1930*	Alma and Robert appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at 1839 Roanoke Ave., enumerated 10 April 1930, as 42 yo traveling candy salesman Robert J & 38 yo wife Alma Emmerson. Their 4.8 yo son Robert Emmerson Jr. was listed as living with them.7
Census1940	Alma and Robert appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at 1839 Roanoke Ave., enumerated 1 April 1940, as 50 yo traveling wholesale candy salesman Robert J & 48 yo wife Alma Emerson. Their 14 yo son Robert Emerson Jr. was listed as living with them.8
Residence*	Alma and Robert resided at 1839 Roanoke Ave. in Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, on 27 April 1942. His employer was Bradas and Gheens (Candy Co.)9
Death*	Alma died on 30 January 1991 in Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan, at age 98. Her funeral announcement says she was a resident of Fowlersville, formerly of Louisville.3,10,11
Burial*	She was buried at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery in Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky. Husband Robert has a Find A Grave memorial here but nothing for Alma.10

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Wilbur Rudolph "Jack" Houze¹

Father	Jordan Rudolph Houze2,3 b. 17 Oct 1859, d. 9 Jan 1921
Mother	Alpha R. Moore2,3 b. 22 Sep 1866, d. 21 Sep 1894

Last Edited

2 Apr 2023

Birth*	Wilbur, son of Jordan Rudolph Houze and Alpha R. Moore, was born on 23 July 1894 in East Enterprise, Switzerland Co., Indiana.4,5,6
Census1900	Wilbur appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Jordan Rudolph Houze and Mary Ariel Downey, as 5 yo son Wilbur Houze.3
Census1910	Wilbur appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Jordan Rudolph Houze and Mary Ariel Downey, as 15 yo Wilbur R Houge.7
Residence	Wilbur resided in East Enterprise, Switzerland Co., Indiana, on 5 June 1917. He was an auto mechanic for Edward Detmer.1
Marriage*	He married Ethel May O'Neal on 24 October 1917 in Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Wilbur R Houze Jr (1923-1984). Wilbur m2 Lillian Tandy Tingle in 1965, two years after Ethel's death.8,9,6
Milit-Service*	Wilbur Rudolph "Jack" Houze served during World War I from 25 July 1918 to 12 February 1919.10
Census1920	Wilbur and Ethel appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 15 January 1920, as 25 yo garage mechanic Wilbur R & 25 yo wife Ethel M Houze.11
Census1930*	Wilbur and Ethel appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 15 April 1930, as 35 yo auto repair shop garage man Wilbur & 35 yo wife Ethel M Houze. Their 7 yo son Wilber Houze was listed as living with them, as well as Wilbur's step-mother 64 yo Ariel Houze.12
Census1940	Wilbur and Ethel appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 5 April 1940, as 45 yo rural mail carrier Wilbur R & 45 yo wife Ethel M Houze, Their 17 yo son William R Houze was listed as living with them.13
Residence*	Wilbur resided in Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, on 12 November 1977, as mentioned in his half-brother Carroll's obit.14
Death*	Wilbur died on 7 May 1984 at Swiss Villa Health Care Center in Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, at age 89, of pneumonia.5,6
Burial*	He was buried at Vevay Cemetery in Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana. Find A Grave provides a portrait photo but no headstone.6

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Ethel May O'Neal^1,2

Last Edited

2 Apr 2023

Birth*	Ethel was born on 9 April 1894 in Markland, Switzerland Co., Indiana, d/o Arlington O'Neal & Sallie Reeves.2,3
Marriage*	She married Wilbur Rudolph "Jack" Houze, son of Jordan Rudolph Houze and Alpha R. Moore, on 24 October 1917 in Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Wilbur R Houze Jr (1923-1984). Wilbur m2 Lillian Tandy Tingle in 1965, two years after Ethel's death.2,1,4
Census1920	Ethel and Wilbur appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 15 January 1920, as 25 yo garage mechanic Wilbur R & 25 yo wife Ethel M Houze.5
Census1930*	Ethel and Wilbur appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 15 April 1930, as 35 yo auto repair shop garage man Wilbur & 35 yo wife Ethel M Houze. Their 7 yo son Wilber Houze was listed as living with them, as well as Wilbur's step-mother 64 yo Ariel Houze.6
Census1940	Ethel and Wilbur appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 5 April 1940, as 45 yo rural mail carrier Wilbur R & 45 yo wife Ethel M Houze, Their 17 yo son William R Houze was listed as living with them.7
Death*	Ethel died on 3 October 1963 in Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, at age 69.3
Burial*	She was buried at Vevay Cemetery in Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana. Find A Grave provides a photo of an individual headstone.3

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Robert J. Emerson Sr.^1,2

Last Edited

19 Sep 2022

Birth*	Robert was born on 18 November 1887 in Patriot, Switzerland Co., Indiana, s/o Lemuel H Emerson & Amanda Belle McHuron. His Find A Grave memorial says 10 Nov as does his WWII draft card. FSTrees (9HKB-F96) gives his name as Robert Alexander Jamieson Emerson.2,3,4,5
Marriage*	He married Alma V. Houze, daughter of Jordan Rudolph Houze and Alpha R. Moore, on 20 October 1917 in Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Ens. Robert Jamison Emerson Jr. (1925-2000, m. Joan Reeve, Find A Grave memorial no. 204841068).2,1
Census1930*	Robert and Alma appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at 1839 Roanoke Ave., enumerated 10 April 1930, as 42 yo traveling candy salesman Robert J & 38 yo wife Alma Emmerson. Their 4.8 yo son Robert Emmerson Jr. was listed as living with them.6
Census1940	Robert and Alma appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at 1839 Roanoke Ave., enumerated 1 April 1940, as 50 yo traveling wholesale candy salesman Robert J & 48 yo wife Alma Emerson. Their 14 yo son Robert Emerson Jr. was listed as living with them.7
Residence*	Robert and Alma resided at 1839 Roanoke Ave. in Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, on 27 April 1942. His employer was Bradas and Gheens (Candy Co.)3
Death*	Robert died on 2 December 1952 at Kentucky Baptist Hospital in Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 65.4,1,5
Burial*	He was buried at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery in Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky.5

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Sarah Elizabeth Alston¹

Last Edited

6 Apr 2021

Birth*	Sarah was born circa 1899, d/o Owen Moss Alston & Mittie Grimes Talbot Alston.1
Marriage*	She married Dr. Carroll Downey Houze Sr., son of Jordan Rudolph Houze and Mary Ariel Downey, on 1 September 1923 in Jefferson Co., Kentucky. My preliminary research suggests their children were Dr. Richard Alston (1930-2014), and Dr. Carroll Downey Houze Jr. (1933-1991, res. Eau Gallie, FL in 1977).1,2
Census1930*	Sarah and Carroll appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, enumerated 7 April 1930, as 31 yo dentist Carroll D & 31 yo wife Elizabet A Houze. Their 0.0 yo son Richard A Houze was listed as living with them, as well as Carroll's mother-in-law, sister-in-law, two brothers-in-law, and one servant.3
Census1940	Sarah and Carroll appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, enumerated 11 April 1940, as 41 yo dentist Carroll & 41 yo wife Elizabet Houze. Their children 10 yo Richard and 6 yo Carroll Houze Jr were listed as living with them, as well as Carroll's mother-in-law & brother-in-law.4

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Henry Fremont Shelp¹

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Henry was born on 9 July 1896 in Haney Corner, Ripley Co., Indiana, s/o Charles H Shelp & Serena L Alfrey.2
Marriage*	He married Mary Ettie "Nettie" Downey, daughter of Andrew Clark Downey and Rhoda E. Horton, circa 1916, date based on age of eldest child Beatrice in the 1920 census. My preliminary research suggests their children were Beatrice Florence (1916-1988, m. Carol Parker Preble bef 1936), Oneada Josephine (1917-1980, m. Gerald Richard Asche), Harold William (1920-2000, m. Martha F Lnu), Henry Ronald (1921-2006, m. Florence Rose Bruner 1946), Miriam G (c1924- ), Leone Downey (dau) (1925-2001), Ruth R (c1928- ), Naomi Z (c1930- ), and Raymond Alfred Shelp (1934-2010).3,4,5,1
Census1920*	Henry and Mary appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Shelby Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, at Plank Rd., enumerated 19 January 1920, as 23 yo farmer Henry & 22 yo wife Nettie Shelp. Their children 3.7 yo Beatrice, and 2.6 yo Oneta Shelp were listed as living with them, as well as Henry's 60 yo widowed mother Serena Shelp.6
Census1930	Henry and Mary appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Shelby Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 16 April 1930, as 32 yo farmer Henry F & 32 yo wife Nettie E Shelp. Their children 13 yo Beatrice F, 12 yo Oneta J, 9 yo Harold F, 8 yo Henry J, 6 yo Merion, 4.5 yo Leona, and 3.2 yo Ruth Shelp were listed as living with them.7
Census1940	Henry and Mary appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Shelby Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 2 April 1940, as 43 yo store keeper Henry F & 42 yo wife Nettie E Shelp. Their children 19 yo Harold W, 17 yo Henry R, 16 yo Miriam G, 14 yo daughter Leon O, 12 yo Ruth R, 10 yo Naomi Z, and 5 yo Raymond A Shelp were listed as living with them.8
Death	Henry Fremont Shelp was the informant on his wife Mary Ettie "Nettie" Downey's death certificate on 30 August 1970; of carcinoma of common hepatic duct.9,1
Death*	Henry died on 22 June 1972 in Milan, Ripley Co., Indiana, at age 75.2
Burial*	He was buried at Shelby Christian Cemetery, Ripley Co., Indiana. Find A Grave provides a photo of a joint headstone w/ wife Nettie.2

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Mary Jane Dininger^1,2

Last Edited

9 Oct 2022

Birth*	Mary was born on 8 June 1901 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana, d/o Noah W Dininger & Rebecca Jane Fetrow.1,2
Marriage*	She married William J. Downey, son of Andrew Clark Downey and Rhoda E. Horton, on 27 June 1918 in Marion Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Willis J (1919-2000, m. Ruth Ella Hollister Peet 1955 (Ruth's m3)), Marjorie Lavonne (1921-2007, m1 Paul Thomas Gentry 1939, m2 Meredith Edgar Carter 1972), William Lowell "Buddy" (1925-1937), and Robert E Downey (1934- , m. Marilyn Howell 1953).2,3,4
Census1920*	Mary and William appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at 1326 Blaine Ave., enumerated 5 January 1920, as 24 yo auto factory machinist William & 18 yo wife Mary Downey. Their 0.8? yo son Willis Downey was listed as living with them.5
Census1930	Mary and William appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Wayne Twp., Marion Co., Indiana, enumerated 22 April 1930, as 35 yo auto repair shop laborer William & 28 yo wife Mary Downey. Their children 10 yo Willis, 8 yo Marjorie, and 4 yo William were listed as living with them.6
Census1940	Mary and William appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Wayne Twp., Marion Co., Indiana, enumerated 16 April 1940, as 44 yo auto truck mechanic William J & 38 yo wife Mary J Downey. Their 6 yo son Robert E Downey was listed as living with them, as well as one lodger.7
Death*	Mary died on 14 July 1991 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 90.1
Burial*	She was buried at Floral Park Cemetery in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana. Mary Jane's last husband (m2?) Albert Merritt Rust Sr. is buried in the same cemetery, Find A Grave memorial 181558931.1

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Ernest Daniel Downey^1,2

Father	Alfred Ross Downey3,2 b. c Jul 1850, d. 18 Dec 1928
Mother	Elizabeth Porter3,2 b. 27 Apr 1852, d. 3 Sep 1923

Last Edited

14 Mar 2024

Birth*	Ernest, son of Alfred Ross Downey and Elizabeth Porter, was born on 25 July 1881 in Indiana.4,2
Census1900	Ernest appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Alfred Ross Downey and Elizabeth Porter, as 18 yo single son Ernest Downey.5
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Leatherbury on 15 December 1900 at Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Ivan L Downey (1901-1959, m. Lora Doris Rumer 1926 in LA).6,2
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Cordelia Julia Scudder on 8 August 1907 at Carroll County Courthouse, Carrollton, Carroll Co., Kentucky. My preliminary research suggests their children were Stanford Bernard (1908-1982, m. Alice Alvina Suderman 1934 in LA), Lucien Earnest (c1910- , m. Vivian Inez Bagley 1934 in LA), Helen Elizabeth (1911-1999, m. Charles Wesley Miller 1937 in LA), Paul J (c1914- , m. Ruth A Willis 1936 in LA), Rachel Anna Pearl (1916-2002, m. John Elwood Jones 1935 in LA), Stephen D (1920-2004), and Daniel Marvin Downey (1923-1938). The KY County Marriages record is very hard to find. It appears in Ernest's FSTrees tree (K26L-7MC) but nowhere else, even the cited FSTrees database. The image attached to KY Co Marriages says the original record was from Bond Book 7, p. 107. It has both his and her parents listed correctly so there's no doubt it is the correct couple.7,8,2,1
Occupation*	Ernest was a self employed contractor on 12 September 1918 at Bethany, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.1
Census1920*	Ernest and Cordelia appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Council Grove Twp., Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at Bethany PO, enumerated 5 February 1920, as 38 yo contractor & carpenter Earnest D & 31 yo wife Cordelia J Downey. Their children 18 yo Irvin L, 11 yo Stanford, 10 yo Lucian E, 8 yo Hellen E, 5 yo Paul J, 3.11 yo Rachel A P Downey were listed as living with them.9
Census1930	Ernest and Cordelia appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Pasadena Twp., Los Angeles Co., California, enumerated 12 April 1930, as 48 yo building contractor Ernest D & 42 yo wife Cordelia J Downey. Their children 21 yo Stanford B, 20 yo Lucien E, 18 yo Helen E, 16 yo Paul J, 14 yo Rachel A P, 9 yo Stephen D, and 6 yo Marvin D Downey were listed as living with them. Stanford was a caddie, Lucien was a tile roofer.10
Census1940	Ernest and Cordelia appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Pasadena J.P., Los Angeles Co., California, enumerated 24 April 1940, as 58 yo building construction company carpenter Ernest D & 51 yo wife Cordelia Downey. Their 19 yo Stephens was listed as living with them.11
Residence*	Ernest and Cordelia resided at 1895 Glen Ave. in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., California, in 1942. Ernest was a carpenter for Keller Construction Co. of Hollywood.12
Residence	Ernest and Cordelia resided at 1763 Woodbury Rd. in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, in 1962. Party affiliation Democrat.12
Death*	Ernest died on 20 December 1972 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 91.4,2
Burial*	He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum in Altadena, Los Angeles Co., California. Find A Grave provides a photo of a joint mausoleum niche w/ m2 wife Cordelia.2

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Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Leatherbury¹

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14 Mar 2024

Birth*	Elizabeth was born on 16 November 1883 in Indiana.2
Marriage*	She married Ernest Daniel Downey, son of Alfred Ross Downey and Elizabeth Porter, on 15 December 1900 in Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Ivan L Downey (1901-1959, m. Lora Doris Rumer 1926 in LA).3,4
Death*	Elizabeth died on 4 June 1903 in Indiana at age 19.2
Burial*	She was buried at Olive Branch Cemetery in Bear Branch, Ohio Co., Indiana. Find A Grave provides a photo of her headstone as 'wife of E D Downey'.2

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Cordelia Julia Scudder¹

Last Edited

14 Mar 2024

Birth*	Cordelia was born on 23 February 1888 in Indiana, d/o Albion M Scudder & Mary Elisabeth Porter Mendenhall.2
Marriage*	She married Ernest Daniel Downey, son of Alfred Ross Downey and Elizabeth Porter, on 8 August 1907 at Carroll County Courthouse in Carrollton, Carroll Co., Kentucky. My preliminary research suggests their children were Stanford Bernard (1908-1982, m. Alice Alvina Suderman 1934 in LA), Lucien Earnest (c1910- , m. Vivian Inez Bagley 1934 in LA), Helen Elizabeth (1911-1999, m. Charles Wesley Miller 1937 in LA), Paul J (c1914- , m. Ruth A Willis 1936 in LA), Rachel Anna Pearl (1916-2002, m. John Elwood Jones 1935 in LA), Stephen D (1920-2004), and Daniel Marvin Downey (1923-1938). The KY County Marriages record is very hard to find. It appears in Ernest's FSTrees tree (K26L-7MC) but nowhere else, even the cited FSTrees database. The image attached to KY Co Marriages says the original record was from Bond Book 7, p. 107. It has both his and her parents listed correctly so there's no doubt it is the correct couple.3,4,1,5
Census1920*	Cordelia and Ernest appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Council Grove Twp., Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at Bethany PO, enumerated 5 February 1920, as 38 yo contractor & carpenter Earnest D & 31 yo wife Cordelia J Downey. Their children 18 yo Irvin L, 11 yo Stanford, 10 yo Lucian E, 8 yo Hellen E, 5 yo Paul J, 3.11 yo Rachel A P Downey were listed as living with them.6
Census1930	Cordelia and Ernest appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Pasadena Twp., Los Angeles Co., California, enumerated 12 April 1930, as 48 yo building contractor Ernest D & 42 yo wife Cordelia J Downey. Their children 21 yo Stanford B, 20 yo Lucien E, 18 yo Helen E, 16 yo Paul J, 14 yo Rachel A P, 9 yo Stephen D, and 6 yo Marvin D Downey were listed as living with them. Stanford was a caddie, Lucien was a tile roofer.7
Census1940	Cordelia and Ernest appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Pasadena J.P., Los Angeles Co., California, enumerated 24 April 1940, as 58 yo building construction company carpenter Ernest D & 51 yo wife Cordelia Downey. Their 19 yo Stephens was listed as living with them.8
Residence*	Cordelia and Ernest resided at 1895 Glen Ave. in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., California, in 1942. Ernest was a carpenter for Keller Construction Co. of Hollywood.9
Residence	Cordelia and Ernest resided at 1763 Woodbury Rd. in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, in 1962. Party affiliation Democrat.9
Death*	Cordelia died on 31 December 1974 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 86.2
Burial*	She was buried at Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum in Altadena, Los Angeles Co., California. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with Ernest.2

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Clarence Wesley Downey^1,2

Father	Alfred Ross Downey3,4 b. c Jul 1850, d. 18 Dec 1928
Mother	Elizabeth Porter3,4 b. 27 Apr 1852, d. 3 Sep 1923

Last Edited

28 Oct 2022

Birth*	Clarence, son of Alfred Ross Downey and Elizabeth Porter, was born on 14 October 1873 in Indiana.5,1,6
Census1880	Clarence appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Alfred Ross Downey and Elizabeth Porter, as 6 yo son Clarence Downey.7
Census1900	Clarence appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Alfred Ross Downey and Elizabeth Porter, as 26 yo single son Clarence Downey.6
Marriage*	He married Sophia Eliza Oak on 25 December 1901 in Switzerland Co., Indiana. The 1910 census confirms married 8 years with 0 born & 0 living.8,9,10
Census1910*	Clarence and Sophia appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 28 April 1910, as 36 yo farmer Clarance W & 39 yo wife Sophia E Downey.10
Census1920	Clarence and Sophia appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Pleasant Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 13 January 1920, as 46 yo farmer Clarence & 49 yo wife Sophia Downey.11
Census1930	Clarence and Sophia appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 25 April 1930, as 56 yo farmer Clarence W & 59 yo wife Sophie E Downey.12
Census1940	Clarence and Sophia appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 26 April 1940, as 66 yo farmer Clarence W & 69 yo wife Sophia Downey.13
Residence*	Clarence and Sophia resided at RR #2 Dillsboro PO in Clay Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana, before 27 March 1958.5
Death*	Clarence died on 27 March 1958 at Whitlatch Clinic & Hospital in Milan, Ripley Co., Indiana, at age 84, of congestive heart failure due to prostate cancer.5
Burial*	He was buried on 29 March 1958 at Olive Branch Cemetery in Bear Branch, Ohio Co., Indiana. No memorial at Find A Grave as of 10 Apr 2021. His parents and sister-in-law Lizzie Leatherbury Downey are the only Downey (or any spelling that could be Downey) surnames shown.5

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Chester Ross Downey¹

Father	Alfred Ross Downey2 b. c Jul 1850, d. 18 Dec 1928
Mother	Elizabeth Porter2 b. 27 Apr 1852, d. 3 Sep 1923

Last Edited

1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Chester, son of Alfred Ross Downey and Elizabeth Porter, was born on 4 September 1878 in Indiana.1,3,2
Census1880	Chester appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Alfred Ross Downey and Elizabeth Porter, as 1 yo son Chester Downey.2
Marriage*	He married Nettie L. Glenn on 22 October 1897 in Switzerland Co., Indiana. In 1900 they were married 2 years with 2 born & 2 living, though only son Charlie is enumerated with them. By 1910 it's 12 years with 5 born & 3 living. My preliminary research suggests their children were Charles Cecil (1898-1901), Leslie Bernhardt (1900-1901), Eva Ruth (1903-1984, m. Cecil Victor Brunton), Viola Jeanette (1905-1993), and Louis Marlin Downey (1908-1952).4,5,6,7,3
Census1900*	Chester and Nettie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Pleasant Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 18 June 1900, as 22 yo carpenter Chester & 21 yo wife Nettie Downey. Their 1 yo son Charles C Downey was listed as living with them.8
Census1910	Chester and Nettie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Pleasant Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 19 April 1910, as 31 yo farmer Chester R & 31 yo wife Nettie L Downey. Their children 6 yo E Ruth, 4 yo V Jeanette, and 2 yo Lewis M Downey were listed as living with them.9
Occupation*	Chester was a self employed salesman and auto repairman on 12 September 1918 at Westport, Decatur Co., Indiana.1
Census1920*	Chester and Nettie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Westport, Decatur Co., Indiana, enumerated 13 January 1920, as 41 yo garage repairman Chester R & 40 yo wife Nettie L Downey. Their children 16 yo Ruth E, 14 yo Jenette V, and 11 yo Marlin L Downey were listed as living with them, as well as Chester's parents 69 yo Alfred & 67 yo Elizabeth Downey.10
Death*	Chester died on 31 December 1924 at age 46.3
Burial*	He was buried at Westport Cemetery in Westport, Decatur Co., Indiana. Find A Grave provides photo of his headstone.3

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Porter Harrison Downey^1,2

Father	Alfred Ross Downey3 b. c Jul 1850, d. 18 Dec 1928
Mother	Elizabeth Porter3 b. 27 Apr 1852, d. 3 Sep 1923

Last Edited

19 Sep 2022

Birth*	Porter, son of Alfred Ross Downey and Elizabeth Porter, was born on 26 January 1889 in Indiana.1,4
Census1900	Porter appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Alfred Ross Downey and Elizabeth Porter, as 11 yo single son Porter H Downey.5
Marriage*	He married Verlie Belle Works on 19 February 1910 in Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Leo LaRena (1911- , m. John Casady 1935), Mary Ardella (c1916- , m. Paul T Rising 1947), John Allen (c1920- ), Charles Frederick (c1924- , m. Nancy M Richie 1947), and Jesse Lucille Downey (1926- , m. William Harper 1946). The 1910 census shows married 0 years with 0 born & 0 living.6,7
Census1910*	Porter and Verlie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 6 May 1910, as 21 yo farmer Porter H & 17 yo wife Belle V Downey. Porter's 58 yo married mother Elizabeth Downey is listed as living with them, as well as 8 yo nephew Ivan Downey.8
Residence*	Porter and Verlie resided at RR 2 in Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana, on 6 May 1917. Porter's occupation is preacher in a Methodist church.2
Census1920	Porter and Verlie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Cortland, Jackson Co., Indiana, enumerated circa 11 January 1920, as 30 yo Methodist minister Porter H & 27 yo wife Belle Downey. Their children 8 yo daughter Leo, and 3 yo Ardella Downey were listed as living with them.9
Census1930	Porter and Verlie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Fillmore, Putnam Co., Indiana, enumerated 22 April 1930, as 41 yo bridge carpenter Porter H & 37 yo wife Bell Downey. Their children 19 yo daughter Leo, 13 yo Ardella, 9 yo John Alen, 5.11 yo Charles, and 4.0 yo Jessie Lucille Downey were listed as living with them.10
Census1940	Porter and Verlie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana, enumerated 13 May 1940, as 51 yo carpenter Porter H & 47 yo wife Belle V Downey. Their children 23 yo Mary A, 19 yo John A, 16 yo Charles F, and 13 yo Jessie L Downey were listed as living with them.11
Residence	Porter and Verlie resided at 308 N. College in Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana, in 1942.12
Death*	Porter died on 19 July 1959 at Donna Nursing Home in Cloverdale, Putnam Co., Indiana, at age 70.1,4
Burial*	He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with V Belle.4

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